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's a video of a FB friend's SAR BC, Púki, finding sheep that were buried by a devastating snowstorm in Iceland three weeks prior. A shorter "news" version is here, but you don't get to hear quite as much Icelandic spoken! Susan
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Give the OP's sign-in name, I had to post this photo of Pippin on a Saturday morning:
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You know, I read it all the way through several times, and really hesitate to call it thoughtful. Well-written, yes. It is driven by a single point of view, exemplified by the title "No Pet For You. Want to adopt a dog or cat? Prepare for an inquisition at the animal rescue." Yoffe is very consistent, offering endless support for that perspective. The author notes that in recent years "new organizations take potentially adoptable pets out of the shelters and foster them, usually in private homes, until the right owner comes along. ... Groups like these have high standards for who gets to adopt. Applicants are sometimes subjected to an interrogation that would befit Michael Vick." She then offers lots of anecdotal evidence of perceived irrational treatment of would-be adopters from those individuals (mostly via online comments). At another stage of her argument she writes of how Petfinder has greatly facilitated adoptions. "This would be unmitigated good news for the four-legged were it not for the problems of the two-legged. Let’s posit that many people who are drawn to humane work don’t have a particularly positive view of humanity." Well, let's not. I've read some good articles about issues rescue work. I've been involved in some thoughtful, intense discussions about how to improve adoption/placement policies with the rescue group I've worked with. Questions are good, self-reflection is good, awareness of public perception is good. And in an era when "fair and balanced" means anything but, I hesitate to criticize a writer for expressing her deeply felt opinion. But Yoffe is in a position of power, and her "article" is an irresponsible, belittling, blanket disparagement of rescue. Susan
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Well, this quote from the writer seems a fair indication of the article's value: "Fed up, we decided to buy a puppy and found a lovely breeder, and our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lily, has made us all ecstatic." Jon Katz writes for Slate. Quite some standard they have there.
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Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
grenzehund replied to aphillippi's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
So very sorry. Glad you were able to love Jack. Susan -
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
grenzehund replied to aphillippi's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
What a sweet-looking pup! So sorry he's suffering; you're doing right to get all the information you can and just loving him. We'll be sending positive thoughts. Best, Susan -
Well, I think I am getting a puppy.....
grenzehund replied to D'Elle's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
We often recommend "How to raise a puppy you can live with" by Clarice Rutherford. -
Need help quickly please
grenzehund replied to Elizabeth77's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
Have you given him a name yet? That may help, to say "Fido, off!" I do think Meg will differentiate soon enough. AmandaMJL's advice is good, to use body language rather than voice, it's more direct to the miscreant! And yes, favor her with time, feed her first, etc. We always crated (for overnight) our fosters in a different room, even the one who "failed" - once we decided to keep her, she joined the others. I do think Meg is secure in her status with you! Susan -
Immigrant Shepherds Endure Harsh Work, Low Pay
grenzehund replied to Rave's topic in Politics and Culture
There was another article about a year ago here (including a photo with border collies). Susan -
Free to good home. Non-working Border Collie.
grenzehund replied to The Sheep Guy's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
well, I think ErinKate (and others) were initially confused why he didn't answer a straightforward question. If he barely has time to post here, I hardly think he'd respond any more thoroughly to a private email. Rosie/Rosa/Rose's story is like a 19th century melodrama, or maybe a Lifetime movie. Traded for a truck as a young pup, impregnated by the handsome stud on the farm, offspring sold at discount... fortunately we know the story will end happily, a nice family will be delighted to have an easy-going attractive dog for free. Susan -
Free to good home. Non-working Border Collie.
grenzehund replied to The Sheep Guy's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
Did he just mess up on the photo page then? That pregnant/nursing red female seems to be named Rosa (according to the photo url). Ah, perhaps the entry at 12-09-09 on his blog clarifies things. Or not. Susan -
I'd suggest the owner come up with some fundraising ideas so that the dog can be properly diagnosed. Likely is nerve/disc damage as others suggested, and x-rays are insufficient. No surprise the painkillers are of some yet limited use. Susan
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Tangent from Fetching thread
grenzehund replied to puppytoes's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
Or, to be slightly more accurate, you are referring to your perception of what Lenajo's cultural background is, and your memory of how things were in your community (broadly speaking) some years ago. One might want to question those imagined people of Lenajo's imagined background to see, if in fact, they kennel or crate their dogs in order to make such a statement. One might wish to go back in time and ask those Welsh (and a few British?) sheepdogs if that in fact is true. Or not. Susan -
You can listen to it online here (if your computer cooperates, which my current one is not, grr) maybe he'll have a video episode out soon too! Susan
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Well, it does sound rude, and intellectually lazy. If you're going to ream the OP, take the time and energy to carefully read her posts to be sure it's deserved. The OP clearly states this is atypical for her and her dog, and from her other posts we know she's very involved with her dog. Susan
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Remind me Sue, what is the name of that comic? Susan
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I'm trying to keep up with my voting for Sugarfoot She certainly has the cutest name! Susan
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Hi all & advice needed (long)
grenzehund replied to mbfoley's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
What a sad situation for Ebby. Here's hoping you'll be able to put things to rights. Susan -
Thanks for sharing that Debbie - was there an author? Susan
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If you're searching two words, and one is less than 4 letters, you won't get much. Try using quotations "jon katz". Also, with three letters you can always add an asterisk - for example, "sar*" for a search on SAR.
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There was some discussion of it here Susan
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Acepromazine is a tranquilizer - not exactly a paralytic but that's a decent descriptive term for its effects. Try a search on "acepromazine" in Health and Genetics. then again, if 5 out of 5 "no's" doesn't do it... Susan
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May I share a photo please?
grenzehund replied to Elizabeth77's topic in General Border Collie Discussion
Beautiful! She's quite the model dog Susan -
Private agility trainers?
grenzehund replied to sweet_ceana's topic in Obedience, Agility, and Flyball
The nice thing about having a private lesson (or class) is having another person watch you. Learning how my own movements (even subtle ones) affected the dog's movement was invaluable. Susan -
What's "perc" mean?